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by simar
Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can Dentist works with Tier 1 dependant visa??
Replies: 9
Views: 3008

Re: Can Dentist works with Tier 1 dependant visa??

Can Dentist works with Tier 1 dependant visa My wife is a Dentist. I have got my Tier 1 visa. I am planing to apply for the dependant visa for her. I want to clarify few things about dentist working in UK. So, could guys please share few things which u are aware of about this. she can do any work o...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 5:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

Re: Can any1 decipher this for me?

Hi Simar, I think the only email confirmation we got from HO has been proven contradicting to itself. Why you mention "The only reply that people get was clear that new rules will apply on extension applications." Please correct me if I misunderstood you. Regards, Gob00st I know most people believe...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 4:49 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

Re: Can any1 decipher this for me?

I know most people believe that once they got visa then it is valid under any circumstances for that period. That is not the case. Govt have power to revoke validity of even currently given visa too to stay or work here in UK. I strongly believe that UKBA cannot revoke any valid Visas arbitrarily, ...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 3:19 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

[quote="rohitv"][quote="simar"][quote="nionlight"]Justice Sir George Newman, on 8th April 2008 Judicial Review judgement observed “I find that the terms of the scheme, properly interpreted in context and read with the guidance and the rules, contain a clear representation, made by the defendant, t...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

[quote="nionlight"]Justice Sir George Newman, on 8th April 2008 Judicial Review judgement observed “I find that the terms of the scheme, properly interpreted in context and read with the guidance and the rules, contain a clear representation, made by the defendant, that once a migrant had embarked...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:08 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

In fact what this email response suggest that people should not assume in future that their current visa once given are safe/ or gives gurrantee to work and stay in UK. Govt under public pressure can revoked currently given valid visa and ask people to deport from the country
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 1:00 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

Re: Can any1 decipher this for me?

Guys, I called up HSMP WP this morning, she explained to me that its not affected to the applicants who are applying for extension, however I have asked to confirm in writing, the following is the mail attached, can you guys decipher it for me..? ----------> ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: WPCus...
by simar
Tue Feb 24, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent for retiring Parents
Replies: 9
Views: 1966

Thnakyou all for working on this. As far as I know, I think it's possible to get the parents as dependent conditioning they should not be in active service. Please let me know if you get any details. Ciao. I have same circumstance as yours. Both of my parents are govt retire. I am their son. So the...
by simar
Mon Feb 23, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: HSMP Dependent for retiring Parents
Replies: 9
Views: 1966

Re: HSMP Dependent for retiring Parents

All, My Father is retiring from his government job soon in India and I want to bring him as my dependent to UK. A few questions regarding the same. 1. Is my father qualified for HSMP dependent although he would be getting some pension. 2. What are the other formalities involved in getting his depen...
by simar
Mon Feb 23, 2009 3:26 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

Hopefully HO might make concession for people who are going for Tier1 extension only. But nothing is certain till they update their website. Till then assume that all HSMP, Tier 1 people who are applying for tier 1 extension after April 2009 , got to have Masters Degree just like any newcomer. Lucky...
by simar
Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:06 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Changes Very soon in Tier 1
Replies: 522
Views: 150615

I feel very sorry for the hsmp community. I also came on hsmp in 2005. But have already in plans to move to Canada this year( on point based PR). But God forbid had I made plans to live here , I was no longer in position to get second hsmp ext. as I do not have masters degree. Also my wife works. Sh...
by simar
Fri Feb 20, 2009 9:37 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: traffic offence situation for HSMP extn
Replies: 6
Views: 2070

Re: traffic offence situation for HSMP extn

Last year i was caught while driving the car with incorrect insurance policy. This one is traffic offence situation. For this offence i paid 200 pound fixed penalty and 6 point on my driving license by police. After couple of month i redo my driving exam and Test i got my driving license back. When...
by simar
Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:30 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Rejected Business Visa , Banned 4 10 yr,Can this be reverted
Replies: 43
Views: 10162

the visa that i had applied for was through my employer for a business visa. they said they might not issue any visa for the next 10 years.. Leave your street smartness attitude. Grow up now. Shop lifting or trying pretending to forget case while applying for visa are signs of still you are acting ...
by simar
Wed Nov 26, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR after obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

Re: ILR after obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence

1) If I take Canadian Permanent Residency before Oct 2009, will it affect my HSMP Extension (Tier 1) application in Oct 2009? 2) If I take Canadian Permanent Residency, will it affect my ILR application in June 2010? 3) Can I keep both Canadian Immigration and UK ILR at same time? 4) If Yes, what w...
by simar
Wed Nov 26, 2008 12:35 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR after obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence
Replies: 11
Views: 3515

Re: ILR after obtaining Canadian Permanent Residence

Dear All I am in a weired situation and need some suggestion from you all honoured memebers of this community. I am presently working in UK on HSMP visa (pre Tier 1) which is for renewal in Oct 2009. I started working here on workpermit in June 2005 and later switched over to HSMP last year in Oct ...
by simar
Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:12 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Maternity Pay- is it Public funds
Replies: 3
Views: 988

Re: Maternity Pay- is it Public funds

Hello All, My wife is HSMP dependent has been asked by her employer to claim for maternity Allowance(MA) as she is NOT eligible for Statutory maternity pay(SMP). My question is 'whether Maternity Allowance is considered Access to Public funds'. I have made several calls to the UK BIA and even they ...
by simar
Fri Oct 31, 2008 1:54 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: New born baby...old HSMP rules or new Tier 1 rules?
Replies: 22
Views: 11410

Re: New born baby...old HSMP rules or new Tier 1 rules?

Hi All, I am on HSMP visa valid until end of 2009. I have a new born baby, born here in uk couple of weeks ago. I would like to apply for dependant visa for her. But I am completely lost as to which rules I have to follow, whether old HSMP rules or new Tier 1. I have read somewhere that I have to f...
by simar
Mon Oct 13, 2008 8:32 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Can I study while I work on a Tier 1????
Replies: 2
Views: 1350

Re: Can I study while I work on a Tier 1????

I am going to the UK in January on a Tier 1 visa. Am I allowed to study while in the UK (Part time)? I will still have a full time job, but I feel that I need to further my studies. I currently have a 3 year bachelors degree, and would love to study part time and maybe get a masters someday. Is thi...
by simar
Mon Oct 06, 2008 1:16 pm
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: Police Caution: Do I need to mention this in T1 application
Replies: 8
Views: 2574

So, is there is a question whether you have a criminal conviction, you can safely answer "no". Thanks very much John & rg1 for your response. I understand now that a police caution is not a criminal conviction, however I am confused that should I mention about the police caution in the Question E8 ...
by simar
Fri Oct 03, 2008 10:20 am
Forum: UK Tier 1 (General) Visas
Topic: NOC from Joint Account Holder(s) - Maintenance Funds
Replies: 13
Views: 11280

such a NOC is only required if bank account is jointly hold by other than your spouse. Such sibling, parents. No need for NOC if your spouse is other joint holder. At least I did not give NOC for bank statment when applying for EC for hsmp in delhi One can go to court and get format anyway fron the ...
by simar
Mon Sep 29, 2008 1:28 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Travelling to UK for business meeting on HSMP / tier 1 visa
Replies: 5
Views: 1323

Re: Travelling to UK for business meeting on HSMP / tier 1 v

Thanks for your reply. I was thinking if i enter into UK on HSMP, return to India and again going may end up in few months out of UK. Will this be a problem for extension and ILR later as they need that I cannot be out of UK for more then specific time period out of the five years HSMP visa period ...
by simar
Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:16 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: Travelling to UK for business meeting on HSMP / tier 1 visa
Replies: 5
Views: 1323

Re: Travelling to UK for business meeting on HSMP / tier 1 v

Do I need a business visior visa to travel for business / company meeting even if I already have HSMP visa? can I have two type of visa at the same time- I mean HSMP and Business visitor ? appreciate early response many thanks u can check if u require visa or not from your local area British embass...
by simar
Thu Sep 25, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: UK Border Force on Sky One
Replies: 12
Views: 9991

I watch the program last night. There was case of financial analyst giving forge bank statement to British high commission Delhi. Police was called to arrest him. Two persons caught working illegally in Liverpool in a Indian restaurant. Again one lady from India & person from Iraq. The Iraqi was cry...
by simar
Mon Jun 23, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Newly Arrived in UK - General How To queries (NO immigration/visa/ILR queries)
Topic: Provisional driving license??
Replies: 19
Views: 24725

Re: Provisional driving license??

OK, so I am permanent resident within the UK and I have been for over 10years. I have decided through countless nagging from my husband to learn how to drive. I have 1 issue, how do I get my provisional license without sending off my passport???? I have heard countless horror stories of passports g...
by simar
Fri May 30, 2008 12:22 pm
Forum: General UK Immigration forum
Topic: ILR (after 5 and half years)
Replies: 9
Views: 2327

Re: HSMP to ILR

Hi Simar But think of situation - after 1 year if the rule changes and we cannot qualify the tier-1 extension then we will end up going back... isn't it? when is your ILR due - i mean 4 yrs and 10 mnths? What if you apply in the last week of your expiry and cross finger and just wait? because for p...
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